Climate Change Consultant
Company Description
AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Climate Change Consultant to join our team in our South Africa offices.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
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Job Description
Are you passionate about driving climate resilience and sustainability in engineering projects? Join our Environmental Division and help shape a low-carbon future by integrating climate strategies into infrastructure and development solutions.
About the Role
As a Climate Change Consultant, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess climate risks, develop adaptation and mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with global and regional climate frameworks. Your expertise will guide AECOM clients and teams in embedding sustainability into project design and delivery.
Here is what you will do:
- Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments for engineering projects and operations.
- Develop and implement adaptation strategies to enhance infrastructure resilience.
- Design mitigation plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
- Advise on compliance with international and local standards (IPCC, Paris Agreement, TCFD).
- Model climate scenarios and assess potential impacts on project performance.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops and training on climate change strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented measures.
- Proven experience in climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and mitigation strategies.
- Familiarity with climate modelling tools and GIS applications.
- Strong understanding of global and regional climate policies.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
- Degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, or related field.
Additional Information
At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10141078
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid